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Aiello Playlot Park

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This 1/3-acre playground is located in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood (one block west of Austin Avenue and approximately 1 ½ blocks south of Grand Avenue). Come out enjoy the lovely playground with your kids!

While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Riis Park.

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The Chicago City Council authorized the purchase of land for this small park in 1958. The city conveyed the property to the Chicago Park District the following year. Between 1973 and 1980, the park was designated Oak Park. After the sudden death of long-time 36th Ward Alderman John F. Aiello (--1980), former constituents suggested that a park should be named in his honor. Aiello was known for his active participation in little league baseball and football programs in the parks within his ward. In 1980, the year of his death, the park district recognized Aiello's interest in the parks by renaming Oak Park in his memory.

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Description

This 1/3-acre playground is located in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood (one block west of Austin Avenue and approximately 1 ½ blocks south of Grand Avenue). Come out enjoy the lovely playground with your kids!

While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Riis Park.

The Chicago City Council authorized the purchase of land for this small park in 1958. The city conveyed the property to the Chicago Park District the following year. Between 1973 and 1980, the park was designated Oak Park. After the sudden death of long-time 36th Ward Alderman John F. Aiello (--1980), former constituents suggested that a park should be named in his honor. Aiello was known for his active participation in little league baseball and football programs in the parks within his ward. In 1980, the year of his death, the park district recognized Aiello's interest in the parks by renaming Oak Park in his memory.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.